Dr. Drew Brayshaw 🌊🪨
@drewbrayshaw.bsky.social
Hydrologist, photographer, geoscience consultant, mycophile, sarcastic, dude.
Remember how dumb old 1950s and 1960s science fiction was with its massive building sized or planet sized computers?
*Side eye at data centers*
*Side eye at data centers*
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Remember how dumb old 1950s and 1960s science fiction was with its massive building sized or planet sized computers?
*Side eye at data centers*
*Side eye at data centers*
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The importer, Rad Power Bikes Inc., of Seattle, Washington has refused to agree to an acceptable recall. Given its financial situation, Rad Power Bikes has indicated to CPSC that it is unable to offer replacement batteries or refunds to all consumers.
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The importer, Rad Power Bikes Inc., of Seattle, Washington has refused to agree to an acceptable recall. Given its financial situation, Rad Power Bikes has indicated to CPSC that it is unable to offer replacement batteries or refunds to all consumers.
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
A friend who is an elementary teacher just asked me to tell her class what's the coolest thing I know about rocks. Here's what I said:
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A friend who is an elementary teacher just asked me to tell her class what's the coolest thing I know about rocks. Here's what I said:
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Imagine having the gall to charge $1.6 million for a report that was written, at least partly, by chatGPT and then standing by it when called out. Folks, don't do this. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
N.L. asks Deloitte to carry out review after 'incorrect' citations found in provincial health plan | CBC News
The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it's been in contact with the private company responsible for a new report meant to guide the province into the future, which was found to contain fake ci...
www.cbc.ca
November 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Imagine having the gall to charge $1.6 million for a report that was written, at least partly, by chatGPT and then standing by it when called out. Folks, don't do this. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Washington resident dies from H5N5 bird flu case--the first global death due to this strain. State officials released this news on Friday, and as of early Monday afternoon, the CDC has NOT held a briefing or shared a press memo about it.
- Christine Clarridge/Axios
www.axios.com/local/seattl...
- Christine Clarridge/Axios
www.axios.com/local/seattl...
First global H5N5 death confirmed in Washington
www.axios.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Washington resident dies from H5N5 bird flu case--the first global death due to this strain. State officials released this news on Friday, and as of early Monday afternoon, the CDC has NOT held a briefing or shared a press memo about it.
- Christine Clarridge/Axios
www.axios.com/local/seattl...
- Christine Clarridge/Axios
www.axios.com/local/seattl...
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David Eby says BC will be Canada's "economic engine," powered by clean electricity.
BC Hydro has other, less flashy plans.
Among them: a major shortfall in the energy BC would need to meet its climate targets.
My latest via @thetyee.ca
BC Hydro has other, less flashy plans.
Among them: a major shortfall in the energy BC would need to meet its climate targets.
My latest via @thetyee.ca
Will BC Electrify Its Economy? BC Hydro Doubts It | The Tyee
The Crown corporation’s new long-term plan for BC’s energy future is a missed opportunity to commit to electrification, experts say.
thetyee.ca
November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
David Eby says BC will be Canada's "economic engine," powered by clean electricity.
BC Hydro has other, less flashy plans.
Among them: a major shortfall in the energy BC would need to meet its climate targets.
My latest via @thetyee.ca
BC Hydro has other, less flashy plans.
Among them: a major shortfall in the energy BC would need to meet its climate targets.
My latest via @thetyee.ca
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In 2001, Alberta got 80% of its electricity from coal.
In 2015, the province announced coal power would be phased out by 2030.
In 2024, the last coal plant shut down, six years ahead of schedule.
In 2025, Alberta's premier is musing about bringing coal power back.
🔗: youtu.be/WEgu3im_22I?...
In 2015, the province announced coal power would be phased out by 2030.
In 2024, the last coal plant shut down, six years ahead of schedule.
In 2025, Alberta's premier is musing about bringing coal power back.
🔗: youtu.be/WEgu3im_22I?...
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In 2001, Alberta got 80% of its electricity from coal.
In 2015, the province announced coal power would be phased out by 2030.
In 2024, the last coal plant shut down, six years ahead of schedule.
In 2025, Alberta's premier is musing about bringing coal power back.
🔗: youtu.be/WEgu3im_22I?...
In 2015, the province announced coal power would be phased out by 2030.
In 2024, the last coal plant shut down, six years ahead of schedule.
In 2025, Alberta's premier is musing about bringing coal power back.
🔗: youtu.be/WEgu3im_22I?...
you're a mean one, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
you're a mean one, Charlie Brown
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Come to the philosophy department, we can explain why probabilities of word sequences in text corpuses isn’t a guide to truth.
Spoke to a colleague about their recent attendance at an annual digital tech + [the field] conference. Most panels were about AI applications — and nearly all took the form of: here's what we tried, a cpl things worked, most was terrible. What's next? We're just gonna keep trying to make AI work 🙄
November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Come to the philosophy department, we can explain why probabilities of word sequences in text corpuses isn’t a guide to truth.
I hate writing academic papers but damn it feels good when you finish a draft. Writing consulting reports is way easier.
November 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I hate writing academic papers but damn it feels good when you finish a draft. Writing consulting reports is way easier.
After increased temperatures, melting glaciers get most of the press for climate change.
But melting permafrost is bad too.
It makes huge landslide clusters in the North. Millions of cubic meters of sediment entering rivers from these things.
These ones are Retrogressive Thaw Slumps (RTS)
But melting permafrost is bad too.
It makes huge landslide clusters in the North. Millions of cubic meters of sediment entering rivers from these things.
These ones are Retrogressive Thaw Slumps (RTS)
November 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
After increased temperatures, melting glaciers get most of the press for climate change.
But melting permafrost is bad too.
It makes huge landslide clusters in the North. Millions of cubic meters of sediment entering rivers from these things.
These ones are Retrogressive Thaw Slumps (RTS)
But melting permafrost is bad too.
It makes huge landslide clusters in the North. Millions of cubic meters of sediment entering rivers from these things.
These ones are Retrogressive Thaw Slumps (RTS)
Split level cat condo
November 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Split level cat condo
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“‘If the results are bad & we don't publish & they leak,’ this [Meta] employee wrote, according to the brief, ‘is it going to look like tobacco companies doing research & knowing cigs were bad & then keeping that info to themselves?’"🧪🛟
November 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
“‘If the results are bad & we don't publish & they leak,’ this [Meta] employee wrote, according to the brief, ‘is it going to look like tobacco companies doing research & knowing cigs were bad & then keeping that info to themselves?’"🧪🛟
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Oh man I have been hoping for this episode for a couple years now!
Nearly 400 million years ago, an unusual group of fish gave rise to the first land-dwelling vertebrates. Since then, their descendants have repeatedly moved back into the water.
Episode 231 – Back to the Water (Secondarily Aquatic Vertebrates)
Listen to Episode 231 on Podbean, YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Ever since an unusual group of fish gave rise to the first land-dwelling vertebrates, their des…
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November 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Oh man I have been hoping for this episode for a couple years now!
Calling on His name and screaming hallelujah
When he hardly knew ya, that's how the Devil fooled ya
See, look into my eyes, brethren, that's the lies of a reverend
Why should you die to go to Heaven?
The Earth is already in space, the Bible I embrace
When he hardly knew ya, that's how the Devil fooled ya
See, look into my eyes, brethren, that's the lies of a reverend
Why should you die to go to Heaven?
The Earth is already in space, the Bible I embrace
You better lose yourself in the music
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go (go)
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo
You better lose yourself in the music
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go (go)
You only—
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go (go)
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo
You better lose yourself in the music
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go (go)
You only—
Brandy you're a fine girl
What a good wife you would be
But my life my love and my lady
Is the See
What a good wife you would be
But my life my love and my lady
Is the See
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Calling on His name and screaming hallelujah
When he hardly knew ya, that's how the Devil fooled ya
See, look into my eyes, brethren, that's the lies of a reverend
Why should you die to go to Heaven?
The Earth is already in space, the Bible I embrace
When he hardly knew ya, that's how the Devil fooled ya
See, look into my eyes, brethren, that's the lies of a reverend
Why should you die to go to Heaven?
The Earth is already in space, the Bible I embrace
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“Even if fossil fuel emissions were eliminated immediately, emissions from the global food system alone would make it impossible to limit warming to 1.5°C and difficult even to realize the 2°C target…major changes in how food is produced [and consumed] are needed…”
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“Even if fossil fuel emissions were eliminated immediately, emissions from the global food system alone would make it impossible to limit warming to 1.5°C and difficult even to realize the 2°C target…major changes in how food is produced [and consumed] are needed…”
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Latest comic: Climate Silence
November 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Latest comic: Climate Silence
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“What once sounded unthinkable is now being said openly: Tehran is not viable; and evacuation orders are imminent.
As I wrote before, President Masoud Pezeshkian himself said that it might be necessary to relocate Tehranis in large number.” open.substack.com/pub/peterfra...
As I wrote before, President Masoud Pezeshkian himself said that it might be necessary to relocate Tehranis in large number.” open.substack.com/pub/peterfra...
Makran or Bust: Tehran's water crisis gets worse
Ten days ago I wrote that Tehran was approaching a point where warnings, pressure cuts and appeals to save water would no longer be enough.
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
“What once sounded unthinkable is now being said openly: Tehran is not viable; and evacuation orders are imminent.
As I wrote before, President Masoud Pezeshkian himself said that it might be necessary to relocate Tehranis in large number.” open.substack.com/pub/peterfra...
As I wrote before, President Masoud Pezeshkian himself said that it might be necessary to relocate Tehranis in large number.” open.substack.com/pub/peterfra...
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I once knew a Federal bank examiner, and one time someone asked him why we had to KEEP inspecting banks over and over. He basically said every new batch of business school grads invents bank fraud from first principles.
AirBnB CEO calling it “vibe revenue” just 👨🍳 😘
The underlying cause of every bubble - debt masquerading as financial innovation - depends on not just short financial memory & speculative neophytism, but reinventing jargon of finance, like how each generation of kids has new ways to say same things.
The underlying cause of every bubble - debt masquerading as financial innovation - depends on not just short financial memory & speculative neophytism, but reinventing jargon of finance, like how each generation of kids has new ways to say same things.
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I once knew a Federal bank examiner, and one time someone asked him why we had to KEEP inspecting banks over and over. He basically said every new batch of business school grads invents bank fraud from first principles.
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Solid reporting by Texas Observer:
Small lakes in East Texas are being filled in with petrochemical-laced drilling mud, classified in Texas as "non-toxic" meaning mitigation to prevent spill-off is minimal.
What they can't say is that the elected Texas Railroad Commissioners are probably profiting.
Small lakes in East Texas are being filled in with petrochemical-laced drilling mud, classified in Texas as "non-toxic" meaning mitigation to prevent spill-off is minimal.
What they can't say is that the elected Texas Railroad Commissioners are probably profiting.
Our top story, from @liseolsen.bsky.social and @psskow.bsky.social: East Texans are uniting to fight oil waste pits in bucolic areas near Louisiana—all run by an operator who’s been cited for dozens of violations, and a worker’s death.
East Texans Fight Oil Waste Pits Run by an Operator Cited for Dozens of Violations
In bucolic areas near the Louisiana line, residents ask, "Why are Texas taxpayers liable for other states’ toxic waste?"
www.texasobserver.org
November 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Solid reporting by Texas Observer:
Small lakes in East Texas are being filled in with petrochemical-laced drilling mud, classified in Texas as "non-toxic" meaning mitigation to prevent spill-off is minimal.
What they can't say is that the elected Texas Railroad Commissioners are probably profiting.
Small lakes in East Texas are being filled in with petrochemical-laced drilling mud, classified in Texas as "non-toxic" meaning mitigation to prevent spill-off is minimal.
What they can't say is that the elected Texas Railroad Commissioners are probably profiting.
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While this quote is about Russia and Ukraine, it is a similar scenario to the news yesterday of Alberta and Saskatchewan's secret negotiations with Ottawa about a pipeline to the BC coast, but without BC being involved in the discussions.
💬 "Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries involved," German Chancellor Merz says.
November 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
While this quote is about Russia and Ukraine, it is a similar scenario to the news yesterday of Alberta and Saskatchewan's secret negotiations with Ottawa about a pipeline to the BC coast, but without BC being involved in the discussions.
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Passengers were significantly more likely to offer their seat when Batman was present (67.21% vs. 37.66%, OR = 3.393, p < 0.001).
November 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Passengers were significantly more likely to offer their seat when Batman was present (67.21% vs. 37.66%, OR = 3.393, p < 0.001).
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Science will often take you to unexpected and delightful places. In this study, researchers hypothesized that riders in a crowded subway car would be more likely to offer their seat to a pregnant person if there were someone in the subway car dressed as Batman 🧪🦇
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Science will often take you to unexpected and delightful places. In this study, researchers hypothesized that riders in a crowded subway car would be more likely to offer their seat to a pregnant person if there were someone in the subway car dressed as Batman 🧪🦇
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...